Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has introduced the Life at Conception Act, a piece of legislation aimed at legally recognizing a right to life by extending 14th Amendment protections to unborn children.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Retailers Association has introduced Watertown’s Lisa Converse of Element as a member of its inaugural NextGen Business Builders cohort.

Northeast Radio SD News - Pierre, SD - Student leaders from across South Dakota will gain a firsthand look at the state’s lawmaking process on Thursday, Jan. 29, as they participate in “Capitol Conversations,” a flagship civic engagement event for the Jobs for America’s Graduates South Dakota (JAG-SD) program.

Northeast Radio SD News - Vermillion, SD - As organizations across South Dakota prepare for sweeping new federal digital accessibility standards, the University of South Dakota (USD) has launched a pioneering center to lead the state’s efforts in removing online barriers for individuals with disabilities.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A two-vehicle crash at a busy Watertown intersection sent one driver to the hospital and left another vehicle a total loss on Thursday morning.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Treatment Court on Tuesday, January 21, 2026, celebrated the graduation of its 65th through 68th participants. The ceremony, held during the court’s regular Session, highlighted the transformative journeys of Ashley Fentiman, Aaron Orris, Chantel Hart, and Harmony Likens.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown has reached a historic milestone in its land management, officially clearing the final hurdles to release airport property from World War II-era federal restrictions.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council took steps to ensure the continuity of emergency services on Tuesday by authorizing a new “Plus One” firefighter staffing position for Watertown Fire Rescue.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Governor’s Tourism Advisory Board elected new leadership during its meeting Tuesday in Pierre, with Watertown representative Julie Ranum continuing her role as a key voice for the region on the state level.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota’s tourism industry reached new heights in 2025, setting records for both visitation and visitor spending despite a shifting economic landscape.

Northeast Radio SD - WATERTOWN, SD – Following a week of significant municipal developments, Watertown City Councilman Lynn Jurrens joined The People’s Pulse to discuss the complexities of urban expansion, the future of the city’s street department, and the growing debate surrounding Tax Increment Financing (TIF).

Northeast Radio SD News – Minneapolis, MN - A federal jury in Minneapolis has convicted 35-year-old William Johnson for his role in a violent street gang and the August 2021 murder of an individual targeted during a gang-related retaliation.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Joy Ranch, the Watertown-area nonprofit known for its 1880s-themed western town and accessible equine therapy, is entering a significant season of expansion and community engagement.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council moved to address the community’s “significant housing shortage” during Tuesday night’s meeting, approving a formal resolution of support for a new 40-lot single-family housing project. The council also finalized long-standing infrastructure agreements for a commercial development area on the city’s outskirts.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted tonight to overhaul the maintenance fleet at Cattail Crossing Golf Course, approving a $710,000 equipment lease-purchase agreement with Van Wall Equipment.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council heard a formal request during Monday’s open forum to reconsider service territory rights following a recent land annexation.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Figure Skate Club (WFSC) delivered a dominant performance at the 2026 Palace Ice Festival this past weekend, returning home with more than 30 gold medals and several qualifications for national competition.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Marking its first full quarter of operation, Northeast Radio SD has released a comprehensive performance report detailing a massive digital footprint that has surpassed initial projections. Since its launch on October 13, 2025, the station has successfully integrated 14 distinct platforms, making it the region’s most diversified media outlet.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The proposed Applied Digital AI factory in Deuel County aims to enhance local tax revenue and serve as a strategic effort to maintain American technological competitiveness globally.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Members of the Watertown Area Community Foundation’s Giving Back 365 program have distributed $46,073 in grants to 15 local nonprofit organizations, addressing a diverse array of community needs ranging from food security to youth arts.